John Lynch is a singer songwriter from Dublin. As everyone knows, the Irish are known for their music and keen storytelling. Lynch has this in spades and wraps it all together in a romantic tale of his city with new single ‘Guardians’.
For context, Ringsend is a coastal town in the capital which houses the ‘Chimney Towers’, standing tall over the city as people come in and out – or as John calls them, Guardians. The history of these are something unbeknown to most, but something definitely worth checking out or Googling (as I had to)!
On the song, John elaborates:
““Every time I leave Dublin port either by boat or plane they are always in the landscape and remind me of two bouncers or guardians watching and protecting all of the travelers to and from the Dublin Bay region. The south wall pier and pool beg lighthouse that extend on from the ESB chimneys also feature in the song as a favourite walk for Dubliners but also an acknowledgement to the rich history of the lighthouses to safely bring mariners into the port of Dublin.”
If this doesn’t make you want to go and visit Dublin, I don’t know what will (a pint of Guinness perhaps?). John Lynch shows his quality in the new release and hints at an upcoming EP this summer, which we will be looking out for keenly! Be sure to check out ‘Guardians’ below and support the artist.
